Hola, Friends
We’re Laura & Hugo
and we cannot freaking wait to show you what we love about Colorado
We’re a Latino couple who celebrated our own elopement right here in the mountains, so when we say we get it, you can trust that we mean it. Choosing to elope was the best damn decision we made about our wedding. Like you’re doing, we only included the traditions that actually meant something to us. Maybe it made some people talk, but we couldn’t hear them over the sound of us having a f*cking amazing elopement day.
LAURA
—your photographer—
she/her/ella
I’m the one coming in hot with the jokes and the energy and the compliments about your BOMB wedding attire.
My love of photos started out in nature. I’d bring my camera on hikes and camping trips, using it to hold tight to the feelings I got being outside. Then I started taking photos of people and realized capturing their feelings was f*cking magical too.
I never thought it’d actually become my job though, you know. Growing up, my family were new immigrants, and through their struggles, I learned to be resilient, resourceful and independent. Becoming a photographer isn’t what they expected, but I’d say that I’m using exactly what they taught me in my photography.
Plus, it’s an excuse to go adventure with dope people for work.
HUGO
—your videographer—
he/him/el
I’m the chill counterpart to Laura, the one with the trail maps, driving directions and backpack full of gear.
I’ve never loved being the center of attention. I’m guessing a lot like you, the idea of a big wedding with everyone staring at me is … not great. But that’s what makes me care so much about filming your elopement day: you’re doing something for yourselves, not what other people expect. It’s a little rebellion against the status quo.
Like Laura, working in a creative field wasn’t what people expected of me. My family was working too hard to have time for the arts. But outside of sports, drawing and creativity were my outlets. They still are. And getting a chance to show people what I love about my home state? It’s the best
We work all elopements together because it means every detail is taken care of (and also we just like being together, awwww). Hugo handles the behind-the-scenes work before your elopement and logistics on your day. Laura is the one you’ll most often communicate with and be your photo guide during your elopement. Our personalities are different, but complement each other pretty damn perfectly.
Our goal: Create a dope AF day where you’ll feel like you’re hanging out with friends who’re showing you their favorite spots in Colorado.
It was just us and the two of them, but it felt like we were with friends on a hike. I kind of forgot that they were taking photos and videos because we were just on a hike. They guided us through it all, but it didn’t feel scripted — they were documenting our day.
They’re just so real. They felt so down to earth, fun, relatable.
—KAYLA & ALEX—
WE KNOW THIS:
You should never squeeze yourself to fit into someone else’s expectations. That goes for your career, life, love, and how you get married.
We work with couples who own who they are and what they want.
TRAIL MIX
Laura
Find me:
In the San Juan mountains of Colorado — it’s the most “away” you can get here and I’m here for it
Believes:
Childhood isn’t childhood without eating a little dirt
Loves nothing more than:
Being active outside in nature then taking a good, long nap
If I were in a movie:
I’d definitely be Donkey from “Shrek” — he’s sarcastic, charming and loyal. Same, dude.
Random:
Lines from movies, memes, singing, dancing … sometimes the most random things come out of my mouth
HUGO
Favorite day:
Off-roading in the mountains and setting up camp away from anyone else
Find me:
Watching wrestling or football (where’re my Broncos fans at!?!)
Knows:
A single serving of ice cream is the whole damn bucket
Random:
I’m a fidgeter — I’ll grab the most random stuff to play with
That time I:
Tried to sneak a kiss from Laura on our first date but ended up asking her first instead (it obviously worked out)
← 5am wake ups
← One sweet underbite
← Attention, please
← Pro tree eater
← Loves whipped cream
Dirt is gross (so is Pongo) →
Cute AF and I know it →
Pet me please … no, not now →
I deserve your bed, peasant →
Low-key scared of everything →
They are so amazing and made our day so special. Our video and pictures
turned out beautiful. They are such genuine people and truly love what they do.
Wish you were here
Snapshots from our favorite adventures
What sort of day are you dreaming up in Colorado?
